Triturus vulgaris

Common Newt - or Smooth Newts are Ireland’s only native newt species. In Ireland (although rarely seen) they are very widely distributed and can be found in most areas provided the space is damp including grasslands, woodlands, bogs, fields and gardens. Gardens have become an increasingly important habitat due to levels of pollution in rivers and streams. Besides the mating season they spend most of their time on land. Once she has mated, the female must have vegetation in order to lay her eggs. She will attach the eggs to the leaves of underwater plants. I was lucky to find this one in my garden in Co. Leitrim Ireland.

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